An Act relative to DCR yacht club fees reflecting waterway access
This bill amends Chapter 65 of the 2010 acts to update how the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages recreational boating access. It requires DCR to survey properties to include navigable channels and berthing areas, and mandates that DCR manage, operate, and maintain water access for recreational boating and protect waterways. The bill also adds a condition for yacht club leases: lessees must have adequate access to navigable waters for boating and mooring, and the site must support water-dependent uses. These changes directly affect DCR operations, yacht clubs, and recreational boaters using public waterways.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tackey Chan
DDemocratic
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